Ryo's Board Game?!

[ryocker]

Hi! As usual, folks, my head spontaneously made a random as fudge idea- So I figured I'd at least write it down for everyone to see and comment on. And that idea is, well, putting rogue-likes, monster collectors and strategic RPGs all into one big board game- which might be easier to play as a digital game, but here it comes anyway.

First of all, the board is a grid. What objects and elements go into it would honestly be up to the players, or be randomly generated by the computer if it were digital. Typical rules would apply:
-Specific, flatter tiles are spaces. You're free to walk on those.
-Bigger spaces that look like blocks are walls. You can't walk through those.
-Some spaces will act as hazards that either hurt you, or can't be crossed. These will be more easily marked (things like water, magma, electricity and so on)
-Glowing circles are warp points- step on one to whoosh to another of the same color.
-May or may not be items? Will have to wait and see.

As of currently, I feel like a 7x7 grid is a pretty fair size, but could also easily become something else if you guys think so.

Now for the piece de resistance: The actual monsters. Each one of them will be unique in one form or another, mostly by way of their element or their statistics. for right now, Each monster will have classifications on cards, such as:

-Element: One of my usual ten, such as Fire, water, earth, wind, ice, metal, plant, electricity, dark and light.
-Hit points: The punishment your beast can take before it's knocked out of the game.
-Magic points: How often they can use their skills. Recovers one every turn.
-Attack: How much damage they deal. I'm thinking the limit could be anywhere from 1 to 10.
-Defense: Whether or not this guy can resist damage. Will follow a 0 to 10 rule.
-Speed: How many spaces it can walk in a turn. Must got that amount if it's on the field. 1-6 limit.
-Combat: An example of how they fight normally. Most will either attack one opponent next to them, or use magic to hit opponents one space away- but not in front. (not limited to these options)
-Specials: Attacks that use MP. Each monster will have access to one- not necessarily unique to them, however.
-Abilities: A passive power the monster has. Could buff its allies, only be harmed a specific way, or be able to pass specific terrain.

On top of this, element plays a vital role- if the attacker uses an element that does more damage (Fire vs plant, let's say) then it adds +2 to the attack. If it does less damage (Fire vs Earth) then it subtracts 2 from the attack, making it weaker.
If defense is greater or equal to offense, no damage is done. Elemental difference and resistance will be key to dealing damage against greater foes. For an example of the attack styles, let's say...
A=your monster
X=what your monster hits
O= whether or not you go move during the attack

So, for example, here's one monster:
Dash Radish
Ele: Plant
HP: 2
MP: 6
Atk: 2
Def: 0
Spd: 6
          X
Com:XAX (AKA a spinning attack)
          X
Special: Pain Wheel, 2 MP; AXXO (can be used without an opponent in front of you- cannot hit walls)
Abilities: N/A

Tiny, weak, but knows how to book. Also, unless otherwise stated in the ability, the use of a special or attacking the opponent is qualified as a move if used before you take any steps. (Yes it's okay to attack after moving. But no moving after an attack or special)

So, that's the general gist of the rules- what do you guys think?

[ryocker]

Update: Adding a section to list abilities, specials and combat moves. For now, let's start with Combat, AKA the basic attack that costs no MP.

Strike: Self explanatory- physically hits any enemy one space away from you. Weapon wielders and most monsters will know this one.
Spin: Spinning around in order to strike ALL foes surrounding the character. Can hit your allies, so do be careful.
Projectile/Hotshot: Fires a projectile weapon that travels in a straight line up to three spaces. If it connects with a target, it will NOT hit any foe behind them. Most common in things known to throw up element, as well as sharp shooters and some mages.
Spell: Using magic as a warping component- like spontaneous combustion or sudden flood appearance. ONLY hits an area 2 spaces away- can hit enemies on the diagonal.

All Pieces will be using one of those four types of moves- possibly more if I can ever think of a fifth variety. For the most part, I feel it's pretty decently balanced.

Next, Specials. For these moves, a few rules apply:
-Always use your MP for attack- You recover one MP at the start of your turn.
-Does the same amount of damage as your Attack stat unless otherwise said. Massive Slam and Heavy Impact come to mind.
-Can be used for mobility rather than offense, but normally specific moves. Pain Rush (formerly Pain Wheel) is one such move.
-Specials can only be used under two conditions: You have enough MP, and you're within range to use it. You can use a special after moving, but cannot move around after using a special. Same goes for normal combat.

As for the specials themselves, we have:
Power Burst (3 MP)- creates a giant, straight blast of energy that hits anything three spaces ahead of the piece. Commonly found in dragons or mages. Think Hotshot, but with piercing.
Pain Rush (2 MP)- Goes through two enemies and stops at the third panel, effectively moving the piece forward. Won't work if one of the foes have higher defense, or if a wall or other piece is at the third space.
Heavy Impact (3 MP)- Does a double damage attack- but deals 2 HP of damage to the user. An enhanced version of strike.
Explosive Storm (3 MP)- Creates a giant blast of element that hits anything in a two space radius, including allies.
Bombs Away (4 MP)- Uses a bomb or missile to attack- strikes up to 3 spaces away, does 2 splash damage to anything one space away from the target. Defense can prevent the splash damage.
Massive Slam (10 MP)- Crushes a close by foe with unstoppable might, knocking it out instantly. Reduces the user's defense to 0, and can't be used again in that battle.
Last Ditch (10 MP)- A defense piercing attack that hits everything in a straight line from the user- stopping only at walls. However, kills the user after being used. Elemental defense still applies.
Suplex (4 MP)- Makes the enemy go behind the user, doing one of three things- either they land on a normal space and take typical damage, fall into an elemental hazard (does additional damage) or land on an ally/enemy before landing an additional space away. This hurts the other piece as much as the one you attacked.
Heal (3 MP)- heals 2 HP to all within one space of the piece.
Drain (3 MP)- Strike, but heals HP depending on use- 1 if used against a foe that resists you, 2 against normal foes, and 3 against foes weak to your element.
Warp (2 MP)- Teleports up to three spaces away- can go through walls. No combat use.
Solidify (3 MP)- Raises defense by 3 for one turn. Since you can't move after using a special, it essentially makes you a statue.
Surge (4 MP)- Creates an elemental shock wave that keeps moving forward until it hits a wall- does not effect Floating targets.

For now, that's as many Specials I can think of- if you guys can think of any more, please let me know!

And finally, a few abilities. These are passive, and not something you can use whenever you want. While some just happen, most need specific conditions to work. These include:

Backlash: Any attack that hits this piece causes 2 points of splash damage to anything within one space. Defense can prevent the damage.
Angel Wings: Heals 1 HP to all allies on the battlefield when the turn starts, in addition to MP.
Hard Headed: If an enemy's Strike or Spin does not do damage to this piece, they take as much damage as their attack. (ever try punching a brick wall?)
Hollow Body: Only an element this piece is weak to can do damage.
Empower: Adds 2 to attack and defense if standing on a trap panel of their element.
One Two: Attacks twice. Usually used by close combatants, but can also be used by some projectile fighters.
Ghostly: Can hover through walls without teleportation.
Signal Block: Prevents all use of teleportation.
Reflect: Projectile and Spell attacks bounce back and hit the user.
Float: Can pass over trap panels.
Switcharoo: Switches places with an ally when they're about to be attacked- It's a two way street, and must be used if an ally is attacked as well as the user.
Fortify: Increases ally defense by 1. (Does not include the user)
Intensify: Increases ally attack by 1. (Does not include the user)
Gravity: Any enemies within three spaces of the piece lose 1 speed AND loses their ability to Float.
Dead Weight: Instead of dying, the piece gains three defense and cannot move for three turns. Defeating it again in this state can get rid of it, but wiping out all other opponents counts as a win.
Counter: A strike or spin on this piece lets it attack the offender.

And that's about it. A few additional notes:
-Backlash is non-elemental, meaning No additional or subtracted damage.
-If you can attack, you must attack. Plan ahead to avoid enemies that punish you for attacking.
-Just as well, if you can move, you must move. Trapping someone so they can't move and their attacks do nothing is a decent strategy.
-It's possible to walk over trap panels- except void, which is a bottomless pit. If your element matches, you take no damage. If you resist the element, you take 1 damage. if not, 2. If the element is your weakness, take 3 damage.
-Whether or not you have a weapon, abilities like Hard Headed still apply.
-Specials can activate Backlash. Bombs Away on a Backlash piece will create 4 splash damage.
-Attacks like Spells can go through walls.
-It goes without saying, but One Two applies defense to the opponent both times, it doesn't double your attack. One Two can also be used to attack other opponents within range.

That's about it- any additional questions, suggestions or ideas, please add a comment. ^^